Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti, one of the founding members of Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth, has passed away aged 76.
The news of his death was confirmed via Instagram earlier today by the late musician’s wife, Sandra Conti, and her children Ivana and Thiago. Sandra explained that “after 50 years together”, Ivan passed away on Monday, April 17.
“With a torn heart, my children and I announce that Ivan Miguel Conti Maranhao passed away on 17/04,” she wrote. “The wake will…
